The Black Eyed Peas were a known musical act, but when their CD became one of Oprah's Favorite Things, they really took off. So much so, they opened Oprah's 24th season when Oprah closed down Michigan Avenue for her taping.

The Black Eyed Peas were a known musical act, but when their CD became one of Oprah's Favorite Things, they really took off. So much so, they opened Oprah's 24th season when Oprah closed down Michigan Avenue for her taping.

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apl.de.ap, Fergie, will.i.am and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas attend the Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy launch at Urban Arts Partnership in New York City.